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Thomas Mills High School was visited in November after being exempt since 2006
Ofsted also found remote education has 'negatively affected' some pupils' perception of the need to be in school
School receives unannounced visit following complaints from parents
Smaller schools can pool their resources when developing curriculum, watchdog says
Experts warn the 'unhelpful' term can become a 'self-fulfilling prophecy'
Downgraded ‘outstanding’ primary schools tell Schools Week new inspections are not a level playing field
The watchdog will have its full team of inspectors back in schools from January 31
The change means far fewer schools will be visited for inspection in the coming weeks
Many schools have introduced a 'recovery curriculum' to aid catch-up